Annexation

Annexing into the City of Greenville is the process by which the City expands its boundaries into adjacent areas not already incorporated into the City.

Annexing into the City of Greenville offers a variety of benefits. Some of these benefits include enhanced police and fire protection, lower water rates (approximately 33% less), and the ability to vote for City offices and participate on City boards and commissions. Commercial properties may also benefit from more flexible zoning regulations than unincorporated Greenville County.

Methods of Annexation

Annexation of property into the City of Greenville can be accomplished through various methods:

Individual Property OwnerAn individual property owner may petition the city for annexation of a specific parcel(s) as long as the property is contiguous (touches) to the existing city limit line. A completed Annexation Petition (100%) (PDF), Annexation Application (PDF) must be submitted by the filing deadline. A draft annexation survey of the property submitted to the Economic Development Department 2 weeks prior to the filing deadline. Please coordinate with Kevin Howard at 864.467.5723 prior to your submittal.

Multiple Property OwnersWhere multiple property owners desire to annex a larger area, a petition may be made by:

75% of the individual property owners having title to 75% of the total assessed value of all the property in the designated annexation area and filing an Annexation Petition (75%) (PDF); or

at least 25% of the qualified electors in the area desiring to be annexed can petition the city council to call for an election within the area proposed to be annexed.

More Information

To request a tax/fee/service comparison or if you have further questions about annexation please contact Kevin Howard at 864.467.5723.